Fire Life Safety Technician

Summit Fire Protection•Loveland, CO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

A Fire Life Safety Technician is responsible for successfully laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing fires sprinkler systems, and maintaining piping systems, fixtures, sprinklers, and industrial processing systems. Summit Fire Protection is the nation's leading fire protection company and is looking for individuals to join their growing and expanding team of industry experts. Summit Fire Protection is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. They serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale and are proud of their well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by their talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire Protection is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 25 locations in more than 8 states. The company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry and supports trade skills and workforce development. Many members of their leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire Protection supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. They continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment and encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent, required.
Current Fire Sprinkler License, required.
3-5 years’ experience installing pipe systems and valves, required.
Must be able to work alone and as part of a team.
Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, customer service skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, ability to meet project schedules, ability to plan and organize, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to train other is required.
Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Ability to operate a computer, tablet and read electronic blueprints required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement
bend, ascend, and descend step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Employees are required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
Employees will frequently be required to work inside and outside in hot/cold temperatures and be exposed to loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes, and odors, standing on hard surfaces, and electrical hazards frequently.
Employees will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, moving machinery, uneven and slippery surfaces.
Employees must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical school training or related work experience preferred.
5+ years’ experience, preferred.
Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install pipe systems and valves
Cut, thread, assemble and bond piping and tubes according to specifications
Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, and fittings
Remove and replace worn components
Follow blueprints to meet product specifications
Calculate material measurements to verify specifications
Mentor and coach Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice’s and Helpers on proper installation techniques
Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
Other duties may be assigned.